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Southern Sun The Cullinan

Southern Sun The Cullinan
Southern Sun The Cullinan – Cape Town, CO
Southern Sun The Cullinan – Cape Town, CO
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Southern Sun The Cullinan

Located within walking distance to the V&A Waterfront and the Cape Town CBD, this hotel offers luxurious rooms with free Wi-Fi. It features an outdoor heated pool and a fitness center. Southern Sun The Cullinan has elegantly decorated rooms with modern furniture and rich finishes. Each of the air-conditioned rooms features spectacular views of Cape Town. Guests can start their day with a rich breakfast in The Peach Tree Restaurant. The hotel’s bar offers an exclusive menu and refreshing alcoholic beverages. The Big 5 Wine Cave is ideal for unique wine choices. Cape Town International Convention Center is only 820 feet away from the hotel, and Greenmarket Square is also nearby. Camps Bay beach and Clifton Beach are approximately 9.3 mi away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Airport shuttle
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.3 / 5
Excellent 759 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    staff very friendly and helpful breakfast something everyday menu fatigue.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The staff was attentive and tended to every need.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The hotel is well managed and all the staff are friendly and helpful.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    The hotel was beautiful with great friendly staff that greets you at every corner. The breakfast was very delicious with a lot of different options.

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    The breakfast was excellent. The view from our room was stunning. We loved the availability of the shuttle to the waterfront. The availability of parking for our car was convenient. Staff was helpful. Staff should inform us about the aircon control in our room 1510.

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    The property majestic yet cozy, grand yet small. the staff was amazing, welcoming, friendly more that willing to help. Breakfast was the best and I have to say that I love the waiters and waitresses. Well, the water pressure for our toilet was not strong enough. I had to flush a few times. It was a bit annoying and I did not like that the cleaning staff closed the sink. I hated touching something I spit in. But these were not bad things.

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    The breakfast had a good amount of choice but the staff attitude was inacceptable...they were extremely slow, rude, careless, walking around and not doing really anything. The buffet at the restaurant was awful, fish was cooked for 3 days, dry, beef had been cooked and recooked and we still paid a huge amount of money for such a poor food quality. We did not sleep for 3 nights due to air con pipe issues...it was a terrible water noise non stop, like a river flowing in your rooms in the all the rooms in all the floors..the hotel manager has not been able to fix anything, he was not even able to change us room. He was trying to find excuses but did not even made a gesture for accomodating us in such a terrible way. This is definitely not a 5 stars hotel... and I do not understand how they can be rated exceptional in booking! The service is very poor, the staff is not doing their job..you have maybe 10 employees in the lobby reception laughing between themselves but not professional at all...clearly there is a management issue...I will never recomend the Cullinan in Cape Town. It is the worst 5 star we have been in all Africa!

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    The staff was friendly and courteous very professional. The location was in a very nice section of Cape town.

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Great location. Friendly staff. All good.

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Left laundry to be done, but was not done

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Rooms were very clean. loved the renovations. Staff was very friendly. Wish you could have renovated the bathrooms as well.

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Breakfast buffet was pretty complete. Best to go earlier than later, since it can get crowded. Had a gentleman playing the piano; nice if you are in the mood of piano music amongst a busy fairly noisy breakfast environment. Service at pool I would rate 'not up to par'. Waitress e.g. took no notes of what we ordered; result 1, forgot one of the two main dishes. When we asked for it she said she forgot and going to order it. When it arrived -filet- was raw but we had asked for medium/well-done. Freak incident: order a cocktail; found and spat out a screw! Probably a loose screw from blender; so wonder if their equipment is serviced or inspected at all...(?) Took it to reception. They also seem shocked.

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Location, comfort and cleanliness N/A

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Amazing hotel, very impressive, breakfast decent, Rooms are small, aircon makes so much noise , windows old

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    The staff was amazing! Very attentive! The breakfast staff was friendly and took great care of us.

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Near the Waterfront but with an hourly free shuttle. Older building but well maintained. Pretty pool. Good variety of reasonable food at breakfast buffet. Nothing

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Great Nothing

  • Engine customer Dec 2025

    Reception and staff very friendly Breakfast great food but not very organized

  • Engine customer Dec 2025

    Asked for a quiet room when booking, away from road noise, which did not happen.

  • Engine customer Dec 2025

    It was a great facility and staff members were exceptional on their customer service Rooms

Frequently asked questions about Southern Sun The Cullinan

Does Southern Sun The Cullinan have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Southern Sun The Cullinan offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Southern Sun The Cullinan offer parking?
Yes, Southern Sun The Cullinan offers free parking on-site.
Does Southern Sun The Cullinan have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Southern Sun The Cullinan features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Southern Sun The Cullinan have a fitness center?
Yes, Southern Sun The Cullinan features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is Southern Sun The Cullinan located, and how walkable is the area?
Southern Sun The Cullinan is located at Cullinan Street, 1, Cape Town, CO 8001. With a Walk Score of 91, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

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